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May, 2013 E-Traveler
The Insider's Guide to Mt Washington Valley
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Spring has sprung. The grass has riz. We know where the birdies is! They are watching skiers take to the headwall at Tuckerman Ravine, watching golf courses open and taking in the rushing waterfalls too. There's so much going on in May in Mt Washington Valley you may just have to make more than one trip to take it all in. Make this the month for planning your adventure getaway, and drive safely on your way to the Valley!
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Event of the Month
Celebrate Kindness May 17-19
North Conway is quickly becoming the kindness capital of New England as the second annual Be Kind Festival comes to North Conway May 17-19, 2013. This weekend long event combines lectures, music, food and thousands of random acts of kindness. Based in Schouler Park, the events of the weekend will take place throughout Mt Washington Valley. Highlights include a kindness rally, volunteers offering kindness acts throughout the Valley, a candlelit labyrinth, and a free day of fun at the Cranmore Adventure Park. The entire weekend is being produced as a service to the community and a fundraiser for both Visiting Nurses, Home Care and Hospice of Carroll County and The Evergreen Institute for Wellness. A $10 wrist band available at shops and restaurants throughout North Conway will purchase admission to all the lectures. The Kindness Rally and Cranmore Adventure Day are free, and don't be surprised if you are showered with kindness if you're visiting during this wonderful weekend. For complete information on this event, go to www.bekindfest.com or call 603 986-8541. Follow the Kindness Festival on Facebook for daily updates too.
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News from the Valley
Northeast Snowmobile Rentals Now Renting ATVs
Northeast Snowmobile Rentals is changing its name to add ATV rentals at its Gorham NH location. Now when you visit Northeast Snowmobile and ATV Rentals in Gorham, you will have the option to rent Polaris Ranger 500 2ups, Ranger 400 (single riders), Razor 570 2 person side by side's, and Razor 4 800 4 person side by sides. Additionally, Northeast will start out by offering two and four hour ATV tours. Tours will go from Gorham up into the new Jericho Mountain State Park. You'll find both lunch tours and ice cream tours. The controls in the side by side are very similar to driving a car, so no worries about drivers' abilities. Each renter will view an instructional video and go over maps stressing safety before going out. For more information, visit www.northeastsnowmobile.com.
 All Aboard for Conway Scenic's 39th Year!
Conway Scenic Railroad opened for its 39th season on Saturday, April 13. Excursions are offered weekends-only until May 4th, when limited daily service begins. All trains depart from the Railroad's historic 1874 Victorian Station in the center of North Conway Village. Coach passengers sit in enclosed, restored passenger cars dating from the 1920s and 30s. First Class passengers may choose among several cars, including the Gertrude Emma, an 1898 Pullman Parlor Observation Car with custom-made mahogany paneling and individual wicker seats, and the Dorthea Mae, a 1955 Vista Dome car whose "upper dome" offers 360 degree views from the car's upper deck. All trains offer live narration and run rain or shine. Whichever ride you choose, this is an old-fashioned railroading experience the whole family will enjoy. For more information on the Railroad's upcoming season, events, and schedule, please visit ConwayScenic.com, or call (603) 356-5251.
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Lodging Package of the Month
Hike & Stay in June, Book by May 15
The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its White Mountain Huts this year by offering 30 percent early season savings at all eight huts, located a day's hike apart along the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire. As the oldest hut-to-hut hiking network in the U.S., AMC Huts boast a unique combination of traditional high mountain hospitality and classic Northeast hikes, including the Presidential Range for sweeping alpine views and White Mountain 4,000-footer peak bagging. AMC's lower elevation huts offer easier hikes for beginners and families, while above-tree-line huts reward with stunning vistas and more challenging experiences.
AMC's "Huts 125th Celebration" 30 percent off deal is available at any combination of AMC New Hampshire Huts or Lodges with a three-night stay from June 2-28, 2013, Sunday through Friday nights. However, reservations must be made by May 15. This special offer also includes a free copy of Passport to AMC's High Huts in the White Mountains, a helpful planning guide that hut guests can get stamped at each hut to commemorate their anniversary visit.
In addition to getting an early jump on the summer hiking season, the second half of June is prime time for catching the White Mountain alpine flower bloom. Hikers can also take advantage of this special discount to create their own lodge-to-hut adventures by pairing the huts with AMC's Highland Center Lodge and Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham Notch. For more details and to make a reservation, call (603) 466-2727 or book online at www.outdoors.org/summerdeals. The promotional code HUTS125 must be mentioned when making a new reservation. Remember, book this by May 15th to take advantage of this offer.
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Get Out and Play in Mt Washington Valley
12th Annual MWVCC Golf Tournament, the perfect reason to play hooky
 The Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce will present the 12th Annual MWVCC Golf Tournament at Indian Mound Golf Club in Center Ossipee on May 17, 2013. It's the perfect reason to play hooky, spend a day out of the office, and if the fun and camaraderie aren't enough to motivate you Crest Auto World has donated a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic as a hole-in-one prize. If that's not enough motivation, the first place team will be awarded four MWVCC Road to the Links Golf Passes for golf privileges throughout the 2013 season. Prizes will also be awarded to 2nd & 3rd Place Teams, Longest Drive Women/Men, Closest to Pin Women/Men, Closest to Line Women/Men and Putting Contest Women/Men.
Registration begins at Indian Mound Golf Club at 7:30 am with a shotgun start at 9:00 am. Registration fees of $380 per foursome or $100 per individual includes cart and awards lunch. Part of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Tatum Riley Brett Fund.
The schedule for the day includes:
7:30am - 8:30am Registration at the Club House
8:45am - Call to Carts
8:50am - Announcements
9:00am - Shotgun
9:00am - 2:00pm - Tournament
2:00pm - BBQ Buffet, Special Recognition and Awards
All those interested in participating may download registration forms here.
May 25-27: Opening weekend for Raft NH: Celebrate Memorial Day by whitewater rafting with Raft NH. May 25th is the first annual release of Pontook Dam. The Pontook Dam Class II & III Trip is a family friendly whitewater rafting adventure that goes along a gorgeous stretch of river and takes you through rapids that can get a bit technical depending on water level. Along this trip you'll play in the pour overs, try to catch some raft surfs, and nail a bunch of 2-3 foot breaking waves getting everyone in the boat soaked and leaving you exhilarated on a hot day. On the way down the river you'll see an active eagle's nest and osprey sightings are common. Don't be surprised if you see the occasional bear, moose, or deer along the riverbank. Meet in Gorham, NH at 9:30AM with the shuttle departing promptly at 10AM. Light riverside snacks will be served on the trip and a catered hearty late lunch will be waiting at the end. Cost: $60 for those ages 13 and up, children 6 - 12 are $45. Info: www.raftnh.com.
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Family Fun in Mt Washington Valley
It's a bake sale, mega yard sale and garden sale all in one. Local crafters will be on hand and there'll be a children's craft area too. The first-ever Conway Village Whoopie Pie Contest will be a highlight. Bring the whole family and your four-legged friends too (on leashes please!). Info: 603-447-3851, www.thebrownchurch.org.
May 25: Reel Fun at The Seasons in Bartlett On Saturday, May 25th, The Seasons Resort will hold The Seasons 1st Annual Reel Fun Fishing Derby for kids aged 12 and under, and all proceeds from the event will go directly to the Bartlett/Jackson Food Pantry. There are hundreds of trout swimming in the pond; first lines will be cast at 10am. The entry fee for the derby is $10, but if you bring a perishable food item to donate to the cause, the entry fee will be $5. All entrants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and prizes for the biggest fish, the smallest fish, and the most colorful fish will be awarded. A grand prize of a two-night stay at the Seasons Resort will make one lucky anglers' day! Burgers and hotdogs on the grill will also be available. All children must be supervised by an adult. BYO gear. For more info: 800-332-6636 or www.seasonsnh.com.
May 26: A perfect day to play with rubber duckies. Visit Jackson, NH on May 26 and you'll find yourself surrounded by thousands of yellow rubber duckies at the 24th Wildquack Duck River Festival. Watch as more than 3500 yellow rubber ducks make their way down the Wildcat River to the finish line. Purchase either an Olympic duck with fire stripes or a big duck and watch them race to the finish for more than $2500 in prizes. There are more than 50 winners with prizes including vacation stays, dining gift certificates, spa services, gift baskets, attractions tickets and more. There's a silent auction, a BBQ hosted by visiting and local chefs, kettle corn, ice cream, lobster rolls and more. A parade will start from the Jackson Covered Bridge at 1:30 and the Wildquack Jackson Chamber Duck will be on hand for photos too. The Wildquack Duck River Festival King or Queen will be crowned too. Find out who this year's Jackson Cake Boss will be. Winners announced at the Festival and all visitors can taste the cake entries for a $1 donation. A "5 Minutes of Fame" talent show will round out the fun with 5-minute acts on stage. It's a full day of old fashioned fun in the park sponsored by the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. Info: 603-383-9356 or www.jacksonnh.com.
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Couples Capers
 Looking ahead to June 1 and June 15 here's the ideal couples caper: The Murder Mystery Dinner Train.
All aboard for a night of fine dining and murder mystery! The show is Till Death Do Us Part and the pleasure of your company is requested at a reception to honor the union of Becky Giovanni and Stanley Simpson. As friends and family gather together to offer their congratulations and best wishes to the bride and groom, someone has a different motive for their presence at the reception. Before the bride has a chance to throw the bouquet, her beautiful dream wedding day quickly turns into a nightmare of mystery, mayhem and murder. And, you and all the other guests are left to solve the crime. Secrets will be revealed, motives exposed and your sleuthing skills will be put to the test. The Murder Mystery is performed by Arts in Motion.
The train leaves promptly at 6:00pm. This event is only available through lodging packages, although some tickets may become available as the date gets closer. Featured lodging properties include:
Cranmore Mountain Lodge
Wentworth - An Elegant Country Inn
Colonial Motel
Covered Bridge House
Farm By The River B&B and Stables
The Bartlett Inn
Buttonwood Inn
Mt. Washington B&B
Snowvillage Inn
The Bernerhof Inn
The Spruce Moose Lodge and Cottages
Oxford House Inn
Admiral Peary Inn
Christmas Farm Inn
Spruce Moose Lodge & Cottages
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Fun Events to Plan Your Trip Around
May 4: Valley Pride Day: If you find yourself in the Valley on May 4th, you just might want to grab a trash bag and get in on some good clean fun. Choose the area you'd like to clean up and meet there at 8:30am. Then join in the fun at the Hampton Inn at 2:00pm where a BBQ, Kids Water Park, free pizza coupons and more will be awarded. For complete information on meeting spots and schedules, click here.
May 4, 11, 18: Character Breakfasts at Theater in the Wood: Plan to spend the first three Saturdays in May enjoying a continental breakfast with a favorite storybook character at the Theater in the Wood. Breakfast is $5/person, Children 3 & Under are FREE and will include a book swap (bring a gently used book and swap it with another), a small breakfast, the reading of a storybook about that week's character and a visit with the character. In addition, you will be able to use and enjoy the100 Acre Wood Trail System for the day as part of the cost of breakfast. There is10K of walking, running and biking trails and a Half Mile Storybook Trail. Schedule: May 4: Pooh, May 11: Eeyore, May 18: Toot & Puddle. Info: http://believeinbooks.org/Calendar.html.
May 17-20: Victoria Day Sidewalk Sales at Settlers' Green: Bienvenue! Celebrate Canada's Victoria Day Friday, May 17, 2013 9:00 AM to Monday, May 20, 2013 9:00 PM with a four-day sidewalk sale and store specials for this Canadian holiday. 100 Canadian flags will be handed out at the Customer Service Desk on a first-come, first-serve basis on Friday, May 17. Many stores will be participating in the event with sidewalk specials. Info: www.settlersgreen.com.
May 17-19: Food & Wine Festival at Omni Mount Washington Resort: Foodies unite! Omni Mount Washington Resort brings the first annual celebration of New England's best Food and Music, May 17-19,. It starts Friday night with an extravagant reception in the Grand Ballroom to authenticate a "Street Foods" experience offered by Omni's best. It continues on Saturday with a full-day "Taste of New England" marketplace and 4-course dinner complete with Austrian Wine pairings in the Main Dining Room. The weekend culminates on Sunday with a variety of cooking demos and educational seminars, a resort recreation showcase, and a jaw-dropping performance from "Bella Electric Strings" quartet in our elegant Grand Ballroom. For more information, click here.
May 18: White Horse Gear Open House:Bikers, mark the calendar for a special day at Whitehorse Gear. Motorcycling enthusiasts will enjoy old friends and meet new ones, ride the famous notches of the White Mountains, check out the awesome tax-free shopping deals at the Whitehorse Motorcycle Gear Warehouse Store, have lunch under the big tent catered by Wally of Fandangle's fame, and kick off the 2013 riding and touring season. Info: 603-356-6556, www.whitehorsegear.com.
May 25: Alton Weagle Day on Mount Washington Auto Road: Alton Weagle had a passion for Mt. Washington. To show his passion, he climbed the Mt. Washington Auto Road in a number of unique ways: by car, on foot, walking backwards, pushing a wheelbarrow full of sugar...just to name a few. This day honors his spirit and the spirit of all those from camels to unicycles to pogo sticks to autos who have been the first up the mountain. Think you are Weagle enough for a first ascent of your own? Contact Howie Wemyss (603) 466-3988 or howie@mt-washington.com with your unique idea of how you'll climb the Auto Road. |
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Free Finds & Delicious Deals
Two great ideas involving free stuff & rides from Vesta Velo
Cyclo Femme
Come ride bikes with Vesta Velo on Sunday, May 13 as they join women around the world on this special day. We believe in the power of the pedal for building a healthier, happier, smarter world. Ride the Bear Notch Loop leaving from Red Jersey Cyclery in North Conway, NH at 10am. FREE Cyclo Femme tattoos and Pearl Izumi water bottles while supplies last. Email info@vestavelo.com for more details and to RSVP.
Sunday Rides with Vesta Velo
Join Vesta Velo every Sunday, May through November, at Red Jersey Cyclery in North Conway NH for a 9:30 a.m. departure. These are informal rides....no leaders; routes may vary and there may be 1 or 20 other riders. Just show up if you want to ride. ALL skill levels welcome.
It Pays to Be a Mom in Mt Washington Valley on Mother's Day!
May 12: Mother's Day at Conway Scenic RR: To celebrate Mother's Day, Moms ride free in Coach at Conway Scenic RR when accompanied by one or more of her children. Mom rides free and is treated to complimentary appetizers in First Class when accompanied by another paying adult. Info: 603-356-5251,
May 12: Mom flies & golfs free on Mother's Day at Bretton Wood: Mother's play golf for free on Mother's Day at the Omni Mount Washington Resort Golf course on May 12, 2013 with the purchase of an accompanying round. Accompanying rounds are $40 for resort guests with cart. Non-members add a $10 cart fee for accompanying rounds. Also, on Mother's Day Moms fly free on the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour with the purchase of an accompanying full price tour. Info here.
Red Parka Gift Card Super Savings for Moms and Dads: Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub gift cards make the ideal Mother's or Father's Day gift idea for that hard-to-shop-for parent who loves to eat and drink! Buy two $50 Red Parka gift cards for $75 during these special dates: Mother's Day: Purchase May 3-10; Father's Day: Purchase June 7-14. Order online or more info: www.redparkapub.com or 603-383-4344.
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$10 off a $75 purchase at Waterford Wedgwood Royal Doulton
Waterford Wedgwood Royal Doulton is celebrating their first year in the Mt. Washington Valley. They appreciate your business & invite you to enjoy the Buy More Save More Promotion!
Present this coupon & save an additional $10.00 off your $75.00 or more purchase on the Buy More Save More promotion!
Stop by the store today and enter to win a pair Royal Doulton fine Crystal wine glasses!
Settlers Green Outlet Village, Rt. 16 North Conway N.H, Phone orders welcome (603)733-5540.
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Save $5 on Healthy Option Specials at Red Parka Steakhouse and Pub.
Present this coupon in May or June and save $5 on your purchase of any of the Healthy Option Specials.
Offer may not be used with any other discounts.
Offer expires June 30, 2013
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